Mental/Behavioral Health & Wellness Resource Guide

Mental Health is Health

The intention of this guide is for educational and informational purposes only.

It is not intended to be used for diagnostic purposes.

Edition 3 Published: October 30, 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

How to Access Help

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Crisis Resources

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Hotlines & Warmlines

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Area Hospitals

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Peer Support &Support Groups

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Behavioral Health Providers

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BIPOC-Focused Support

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LGBTQIA+ Focused Services

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Youth Resources and Supports

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Families

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Domestic Violence / Intimate Partner Resources

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Info. on Abuse & Power Wheels

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Veteran Resources

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Recursos para Hispanohablantes

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Grief Resources

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Screening Tool Resources

How do I access help?

Feeling a little confused or overwhelmed on how to get help?

This guide can make it simple and help you know what questions to ask when seeking a behavioral/mental health provider.

Phone numbers are listed

Available texting options included

Websites and email addresses are included, so you can research, fine tune your search, contact providers for more info, or to make an appointment.

QR Codes are a newer way to access internet information using a Smart Phone. Use the short guide below to access information quickly on your phone.

Android Users: Open the Camera app and hold your Android phone so that the QR code appears in the viewfinder. Your phone should recognize the QR code and give you a notification.

Apple / iOS Users: Open the Camera app from the Home Screen, Control Center, or Lock Screen. Select the rear facing camera. Hold your device so that the QR code appears in the viewfinder in the Camera app. Your device recognizes the QR code and shows a notification. Tap the notification to open the link associated with the QR code.

For more information or information from a Public Health Social Worker, please call The West Allis Health Department at (414) 302-8600 or visit westalliswi.gov/health

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CRISIS RESOURCES

If You or Someone You Know is in Crisis and Needs Immediate Help Call 911 for emergency services.

Go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or Text!

Para ayuda en español, llame al 988.

Suicide and mental health crisis care New number for National Suicide Prevention Line

911

988

Dispatching emergency medical services, fire, and police

Suicide and mental health crisis care with emphasis on local community resources and care coordination

211

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HOTLINES & WARMLINES

HOTlines

TEXT-

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WARM lines

Anorexia and Bulimia: 800-233-4357 Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH): Videophone to American Sign Language : 800-985-5990 Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: 414-219-5555 Family Violence Hotline: 800-996-6228 GLBT National Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743 LGBTQ Hotline: 1-888-843-4564 Maternal and Child Health: National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 833-943-5746 Español: 833-943-5746 TTY: Dial 711 then 833-943-5746 NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): 800-950-NAMI (6264) National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 833-TLC-MAMA (833-852-6262) National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 Parenthood Hotline: 800-230-PLAN (7526) Poison Control Centers: 800-222-1222 RAINN (Rape Abuse and Incest National Network): 800-656-HOPE (4673) TTY: 800-810-7440 SAGE Elder LGBT Hotline: 877-360-LGBT (5428) SAMHSA: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or TTY: 800-487-4889 Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT-CUT (800-366-8288) Suicide & Crisis Hotline: 988 or call 800-950-6264 Website/Chat: www.988lifeline.org StrongHearts Native Helpline: 844-762-8483 TransLifeline: 877-565-8860 Trevor Project: 866-488-7368 UMOS Latina Resource Center Crisis Line: 414-389-6510 Veterans: 800-273-8255, then press 1 988 Español: 888-628-9454 TTY Users: use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988 Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net ‘TalkWithUs” to 66746 – Suicide or other crisis situations "HOME' or 'REASON 'to 741741 (English and Spanish) ‘Helpline’ to 62640 Trevor Project – 'START' to 678678 Veterans ~~988, then press 1 OR just text 83825 608-244-5077 Solstice House Peer-Run Warmline 715-505-5641: Milkweed Alliance peer-run programming 414-777-4729 or 414-257-5775: Milwaukee County, also has Spanish-speaking 414-877-5918: Parachute House – Peer-Run Respite 262-336-9540: For All State Veterans, Operated by The R&R House Peer-Run Respite 800-293-7080: Hmong peer-run warmline (culturally relevant)

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AREA HOSPITALS Advocate Aurora West Allis Medical Center 8901 W. Lincoln Ave., West Allis, WI 53227 414-328-6000 www.Advocateaurorahealth.org Advocate Aurora, Mental Health-specific locations: Aurora Psychiatric Hospital – Dewey Center 1220 Dewey Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-454-6777 Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore Hospital 5900 S. Lake Dr., Cudahy, WI 53110 414-489-4173 Aurora Behavioral Health Center 6609 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI 53214 414-257-8500

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Craig Yabuki Mental Health Walk-In Clinic 9000 West Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 240, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 414-347-3400 https://childrenswi.org/location-directory/locations/urgent-care/craig-yabuki-mental-health-walk-in-clinic

Cannot support med emergencies: suicidal thoughts/self-harm, med changes, lab services

Granite Hills Hospital 1706 South 68th Street, West Allis, WI 53214 414-667-4800 www.granitehillshospital.com

Roger’s Behavioral Health 11101 West Lincoln Avenue, West Allis, WI 53227 414-327-3000 Free Mental Health Screening 800-767-4411 www.rogersbh.org or https://rogersbh.org/connectcare

VA Medical Center (Clement J. Zablocki) 5000 West National Ave., West Milwaukee, 53295 414-384-2000 ext. 42042 or 42038 https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/

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OTHER AREA HOSPITALS Ascension Elmbrook Hospital 19333 W. North Ave., Brookfield, WI 53045 262-785-2000 https://healthcare.ascension.org/en/locations/wisconsin/wiwhe/brookfield-ascension-se-wisconsinhospital-elmbrook-campus Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital 2301 N. Lake Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53211 414-585-1000 https://healthcare.ascension.org/locations/wisconsin/wimil/milwaukee-ascension-columbia-st-maryshospital-milwaukee?utm_campaign=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=local Ascension St. Francis Hospital 3237 S. 16th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215 414-647-5000 https://healthcare.ascension.org/locations/wisconsin/wiwhe/milwaukee-ascension-st-francishospital/behavioral-medicine Ascension St. Joseph's Hospital 5000 W. Chambers St., Milwaukee, WI 53210 414-447-2000 https://healthcare.ascension.org/locations/wisconsin/wiwhe/milwaukee-ascension-se-wisconsinhospital-st-joseph-campus?utm_campaign=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=local Aurora Sinai Medical Center 945 N. 12th St., Milwaukee, WI 53233 414-219-2000 https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/locations/hospital/aurora-sinai-medical-center/ Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center 2900 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215 414-649-6000 https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/locations/hospital/aurora-st-lukes-medical-center/ ~also~ 5900 S. Lake Dr., Cudahy, WI 53110 414-769-9000 https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/locations/hospital/aurora-st-lukes-south-shore/ Froedtert Memorial Hospital 9000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53226 414-805-3000 https://www.froedtert.com/locations/hospital/froedtert-hospital

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PEER SUPPORT & SUPPORT GROUPS AA - Alcoholics Anonymous https://www.aa.org/ meeting-guide-app

Galano Club https://galanoclub.org/ Email: galanoclub@gmail.com 7210 W. Greenfield Ave. 414-276-6936

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GLBT National Youth Talkline 1-800-246-7743

CA - Cocaine Anonymous Help Line: 414-445-LIFE (5433) CAWisonsin.org Community Medical Service https://communitymedicalservices.org/ 2814 S. 108th St., West Allis 414-885-3525

H.O.W. T.O. Club 8930 W. National Ave, West Allis 1-800-839-1686 Uplift WI https://www.mhawisconsin.org/upliftwi 1-534-202-5438

Diverse & Resilient https://www.diverseandresilient.org/ 414-390-0444

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Not sure what to look up? Try calling any of these places to help you sort it out ? ? ? ? ? ?

-NAMINational Alliance on Mental Illness 414-344-0447 *or call*

-SAMHSASubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 800-662-4367 (HELP) *or call*

-MENTAL HEALTH AMERICAAFFILIATE CENTER 414-276-3122 *or click below for a list of providers in WI*

-REHAB.COM-

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS American Behavioral Clinics www.americanbehavioralclinics.com 10424 W. Bluemound Rd., Wauwatosa 414-774-1794 7330 W. Layton Ave., Milwaukee 414-281-1677 Community Medical Services www.communitymedicalservices.org 2814 S. 108th St., West Allis 414-885-3525 15285 Watertown Plank Rd., Elm Grove 262-797-2818

Our Space www.ourspaceinc.org 1527 West National Ave., Milwaukee 414-383-8921

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Relief Mental Health www.reliefmh.com 2448 S. 102nd St., West Allis 800-855-205-4764 Vital Voices www.vital-voices.org 912 North Hawley Road, Milwaukee 414-771-4368

Grand Avenue Club www.grandavenueclub.org 210 East Michigan Ave., Milwaukee 414-276-6474 Kids Matter Inc. www.kidsmatterinc.org 1850 N. MLK Dr., Ste. 202, Milwaukee 414-344-1220 *Se Habla Español LifeStance Health https://lifestance.com Multiple locations in Milwaukee Co. 262-789-1191 Milwaukee Co. Behavioral Health https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/DHHS/BHD Multiple locations in Milwaukee Co. 414-257-7222 NAMI - Nat'l Alliance on Mental Illnesses www.namiwaukesha.org 1915 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee 414-334-0447 217 Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 300, Waukesha 262-524-8886

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS

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Virtual Therapist Locator websites: AAKOMA Project FindAPsychologist.org GoodTherapy.org NetworkTherapy.com Psychology Today Theravive WI Dept. of Health Services Zocdoc

https://aakomaproject.org/programs/ https://www.findapsychologist.org GoodTherapy.org NetworkTherapy.com PsychologyToday.com Theravive.com Findtreatment.gov Zocdoc.com

Local Therapists listed on www.psychologytoday.com See this website for additional options

Scott Thomas * 414-240-1683 * Anxiety, depression, trauma, etc.

Morrish Awakenings * 414-292-9038 * Individual, group, family, etc.

Tolu Osemwegie * 414-422-8957 * Spirituality, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, etc.

Nick Kavelaris * 262-624-0619 * Anxiety, depression, relational issues, infidelity, etc.

Tammy Giannapolis * 414-982-1445 * Stress Reduction, Eating Disorders, etc.

Ephraim Frankel , PhD * 414-272-0223 * Marriage and Family Therapist Heather Hart Kennedy * 414-263-9090 * Depression, anxiety, grief trauma, etc.

Julie Eimers * 414-240-0782 * Addiction, anxiety, depression, individual Denis Ian Jackson, PhD * 414-369-2924 * Depression, Anxiety, Family Conflict, etc.

Integrative Psyche, LLC * 414-316-6604 * Neuropsychological Examinations only Xee Moua * 262-233-5806 * Mindful psychological therapeutic techniques

For more please go to www.psychologytoday.com, type in your zip code in the search bar, and locate a therapist near you. Online options available.

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BLACK, INDIGINOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC)- FOCUSED SUPPORT & SERVICES AAKMOA Project For ages 12-30 years old * new to therapy * BiPOC https://aakomaproject.org/programs/

Hmong American Women's Association http://hawamke.org 877-740-4292

Sixteenth Street Social Services Chavez Location * 414-897-5630 Parkway Location * 414-897-5640

The ASHA Project Domestic and sex trafficking prevention African American culturally specific 3719 W. Center St. 414-252-0075 Jewish Family Services https://www.jfsmilw.org/www.umos.org 414-225-1374

WI Hmong Mental Health Coalition Resource hub for Hmong mental health https://www.wucmaa.org/project-resiliency

https://www.blackgirlssmile.org/ https://blackmentalhealth.com * 410-338-2642 https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/dcts/index.htm HIR Wellness * 3135 W. Kilbourne Ave * 414-763-5815 National Native Children’s Trauma Center * 405-271-8858 RAINN (Rape Abuse and Incest National Network) * 800-656-HOPE (4673) StrongHearts Native Helpline * 844-762-8483 988lifeline.org * 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/native-americans/

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LGBTQIA+ MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES & SUPPORTS Diverse & Resilient https://www.diverseandresilient.org/work/anti-violence/room-to-be-safe/ Room to Be Safe (Appleton, WI based) https://www.roomtobesafe.org/ MKE LGBT Community Center 315 W. Court St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 414-271-2656 mkelgbt.org PFLAG Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays 1110 N. Market St., 2nd Fl., Milwaukee, WI 53202 414-299-9198 GLBT National Youth Talkline (peer support) Serves youth through age 25 1-800-246-7743 Pathways Counseling Center II 11121 W. Oklahoma Ave., West Allis, WI 53227 262-641-9790

+ Healthy and Unhealthy LGBTQIA+ Relationship Basics Information: Rm2BSafe for Youth: https://www.roomtobesafe.org/knowledge-center/healthy-and-unhealthy-relationships/

For Allies of the LGBTQIA+ Community Here's how you can strengthen your support: https://www.roomtobesafe.org/knowledge-center/helpingfriends-in-unhealthy-relationships/how-to-help-friends/

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YOUTH RESOURCES & SUPPORTS Ages: (6 months- 18 years old) Access Recovery Mental Health Services (ARMHS) Alternatives in Psychological Consultation AMRI Counseling Services, LLC Aurora Behavioral Health Services Catholic Charities Center for Independence Children’s Hospital of WI Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Children’s Hospital of WI Child & Family Counseling Childynamics Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Forward Choices, LLC Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc. Horizon Healthcare, Inc. Inner Resources, Inc. Marquette University Center for Psych Services Mary Determan, MSW, LLC MHA-WI Wellness Clinic Penfield Children’s Center and Behavior Clinic Red Oak Counseling, Ltd. Roger’s Memorial Hospital Sexual Assault Hotline Social Development Commission (SDC) St. Charles Youth and Family Services Teen Lifeline The Bridge Health Clinics & Research Centers, Inc. United Community Center (UCC) Youth Crisis Hotline Well Badger Resource Center

National Runaway Safeline: The True Colors United:

414-269-8356 414-358-7144 414-455-3879 414-454-6777 414-771-2881 414-937-2020 414-266-2932 414-453-1400 414-258-4318 414-257-8095 414-442-1751 414-383-8147 414-362-8147 262-789-7100 414-288-3487 414-431-6400 414-276-3122 414-344-7676 262-780-1020 414-327-3000 800-656-HOPE (4678) 414-906-2700 414-476-3710 800-248-TEEN (8336) 414-831-4500 414-384-3100 800-448-4663 1-800-642-7837

800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929) 1-212-461-4401

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FAMILIES MILWAUKEE FATHERHOOD FIRE by COMMUNITY ADVOCATES 4900 W. FOND DU LAC AVE., MILWAUKEE, WI 53216 https://communityadvocates.net/what-we-do/milwaukee-fatherhood-fire.html 414-449-4777 Child Abuse National Hotline: 1-800-25-ABUSE (22873) Nat'l Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (833-852-6262) Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) Parent and Caregiver Network https://community.dbsalliance.org/page/about Well Badger Resource Center https://www.wellbadger.org

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & INTIMATE PARTNER RESOURCES EMERGENCY SHELTERS Sojourner Family Peace Center - 414-933-2722 Milwaukee Women's Center - 414-671-6140

COMMUNITY RESOURCES W.I.S.H. Women Initiate Self-Healing & Hope WISH provides a safe place to learn about the cycle of violence, gain selfawareness and heal. The group helps women gain support, insight and strength from other women w ho have experienced domestic violence.

All services are free and confidential.

414-302-8065 MKE LGBT Community Center 315 W. Court St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 414-271-2656 MKELGBT.ORG Sixteenth Street Social Services 1032 S. Cesar E. Chavez Dr. 414-897-5630 906 S. 20th St. 414-897-5640 UMOS Latina Resource Center Crisis Line 414-389-6510

For those who wish to have a violence-free home again, and want to change your patterns of violence as an abuser, you can learn how to change your behaviors at these locations: Alma Center Nevermore Batterers Treatment ACT Parenting Program

414-265-0100 414-828-5190 800-279-8667

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INFORMATION ABOUT ABUSE WHAT IS ABUSE? There are many different types of abuse, and it can be scary and confusing if you think you may be involved in an abusive relationship. Abuse can look like many different things, events, interactions, or lack of actions. It isn't just someone hitting another person or yelling at them. It can take on many different forms. You may even doubt yourself and your memories of how those things happened!

If you are doubting yourself, and want to learn more about this, check out the following resources, and learn how much power you have to take your life back!

Types of abuse: Cultural Domestic / Intimate Partner Child / Elderly Emotional Financial Mental Physical Psychological Sexual Spiritual Spousal And more...

Signs & Symptoms of Abuse: Intimidation Coercion Ridiculing Harassment Treating an adult like a child Isolating an adult from family, friends, or regular activity Use of silence to control behavior Yelling or swearing which results in mental distress Gaslighting And more...

SAFETY PLANNING https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/comprehensive-guides/a-guide-to-domesticviolence-safety-planning https://www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/create-a-safety-plan/ If you've already left the abuser and want privacy with your new personal address: Safe At Home Program: 1-800-446-6564 or email: Safeathome@DOJ.State.wi.us Wisconsin Address Confidentiality Program Resources by domesticviolence.org

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INFORMATION ABOUT ABUSE (CONTINUED) POWER & CONTROL WHEELS

Power & Control Wheel https://www.theduluthmodel.org/wheels/ There are many situation-specific types of wheels, so check them all out to get the best understanding of your unique situation.

WHEELS OF POWER & CONTROL AVAILABLE IN 30 OTHER LANGUAGES

We want to empower you to take back the control of your story.

You are entitled to be safe. You are entitled to live without fear.

You are entitled to a life free of abuse.

You've got this! ~ West Allis Health Department ~

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VETERAN RESOURCES Resources for Service Members Military OneSource: A free service provided by the Department of Defense to service members and their families to help with a broad range of concerns, including possible mental health problems. Call and talk anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 800-342-9647.

The Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PHCoE): PHCoE provides psychological health research consultation and expertise to leaders, providers, service members, and their families. Call 866-966-1020, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, live chat, or email.

Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence (TBICoE): TBICoE promotes state-of-thescience traumatic brain injury care from point-of-injury to reintegration for service members, veterans and their families.

TRICARE® is the health care program serving uniformed service members, retirees, and their families worldwide.

Resources for Veterans U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Resources provides information about mental health and support services specifically for veterans.

VA Mental Health connects veterans to mental health services the VA provides for veterans and families. All mental health care provided by VHA supports recovery. The programs aim to enable people with mental health problems to live meaningful lives in their communities and achieve their full potential.

Vet Centers: Community based centers that provide a range of counseling, outreach and referral services to eligible veterans in order to help them make a satisfying post-war readjustment to civilian life.

National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: The center's purpose is to improve the well-being and understanding of individuals who have experienced traumatic events, with a focus on American veterans.

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: Resource to ensure homeless veterans or veterans at risk for homelessness have access to trained counselors 24/7. The hotline is intended to assist homeless veterans, their families, VA medical centers, federal, state and local partners, community agencies, service providers and others in the community.

Make the Connection: VA’s public awareness and outreach campaign. The goal of the campaign is to raise awareness on mental health symptoms, conditions, and treatment and encourage Veterans to get the care and support they have earned through their service.

Resources for Both Service Members and Veterans The National Resource Directory (NRD) connects wounded warriors, service members, veterans, and their families with national, state, and local support programs. NRD is a partnership among the Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs.

Moving Forward is a free, online educational and life coaching program that teaches problem-solving skills to help you to better handle life's challenges. It is designed to be especially helpful for veterans, service members and their families.

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RECURSOS LATINO/A PARA HISPANOHABLANTES Resources for Spanish speakers Centro Legal 611 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 414-384-7900 Works with advocates to connect survivors of abuse to services while also focusing on legal matters.

Children’s Hospital of WI Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine 414-266-2932 9000 West Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53226 619 W. Walnut St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 414-810-3548 4855 S. Moorland Rd,, New Berlin, WI 53151 262-432-7702 7300 S. 13th St., Suite 201, Oak Creek, WI 53134 414-228-4800 1655 West Mequon Ave., Mequon, WI 53092 414-228-4800 Child and Family Counseling 620 South 76th Street, West Allis, WI 53214

414-453-1400

Penfield Children’s Center & Behavior Clinic www.penfieldchildren.org 833 N. 26th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233 Principal Clίnica conductual

414-344-7676 414-345-6351

Sixteenth Street Community Health Center www.sschc.org **Muchos lugares / Many locations**

414-672-1353

UCC Childcare and Early Learning Center 2210 W. Becher Street, Milwaukee, WI 53215

414-672-1353

Community Prevention Center 1243 S. Cesar E. Chavez Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53204 414-897-5174 Intercambio de jeringas, prueba confidencial, condones y equipo do sexo seguro, servicios de PrEP, libre Narcan Offers syringe exchange, free confidential testing, condoms and safe sex kits, PrEP services, NARCAN Center **Bilingual services are available. Accepts all insurances and those without insurance.

Latina Resource Center

414-389-6500

Mental Health Association mhanational.org/pruebas-de-salud-mental-en-espanol

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GRIEF RESOURCES WE GRIEVE FOR MANY REASONS Flood Loss of ability

Divorce Loss of belongings

Loss of trust

Recovery Shaken faith

Changing Schools

Death of pet

Incarceration

Fire

Foster Care

Loss of connection

Loss of security

Empty Nest

Loss of finances

Betrayal

Abuse

Death of loved one

New Diagnosis

Job loss

Relocation

BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO IT ALONE Online Resources Grieving.com https://forums.grieving.com/ Compassionate Friends https://www.compassionatefriends.org/ Bereaved Parents USA https://www.bereavedparentsusa.org/ Grieving Parents https://grievingparents.net/ Gerard's House https://gerardshouse.org/ Mental Health of America https://www.mhawisconsin.org/ Griefshare https://www.griefshare.org/countries/us/states/wi/cities/milwaukee Physical Locations Nearby: Zilber Hospice 1155 N Honey Creek Pkwy, Wauwatosa Kyle's Korner 7106 W North Ave, Wauwatosa Grief Resource Center 11400 W Lake Park Dr, Milwaukee

414-619-5900 414-777-1585 414-365-8400

Other places to seek guidance: Funeral Homes | Local Hospitals | School Counselors | 211 | Places of Worship

Children's books to help guide their grief recommended by the American Psychological Association You'll Find Me by Amanda Rawson Hill Ben's Flying Flowers by Inger Maier, PhD Kate, the Ghost Dog: Coping with the Death of a Pet by Wayne Wilson Why?: A Story for Kids Who Have Lost a Parent to Suicide by Melissa Allen Heath A Terrible Thing Happened: A Story for Children Who Witnessed Violence or Trauma by Margaret M. Holmes Gentle Willow: A Story for Children about Dying by Joyce C. Mills, PhD

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MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING TOOLS

Mental Health of America Various common mental health diagnoses listed: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Schizophrenia, etc.

Cocaine Anonymous Self-Test

WI Department of Public Instruction Evidence-based screening tools used in the public school system

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The Dash Poem I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend He referred to the dates on the tombstone From the beginning...to the end He noted that first came the date of birth And spoke the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years For that dash represents all the time That they spent alive on earth.

And now only those who loved them Know what that little line is worth For it matters not, how much we own, The cars...the house...the cash.

What matters is how we live and love And how we spend our dash.

So, think about this long and hard.

Are there things you'd like to change?

For you never know how much time is left That can still be rearranged.

If we could just slow down enough To consider what's true and real And always try to understand The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger And show appreciation more And love the people in our lives Like we've never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect And more often wear a smile, Remembering this special dash Might only last a little while So, when your eulogy is being read With your life's actions to rehash...

Would you be proud of the things they say About how you spent YOUR dash? ~ Linda Ellis